This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: A+ For America," and area Victoria schools will join thousands of schools across the country in participating in special events aimed at focusing on strengthening America's Catholic youth.

Faculty, students, administrators and the community alike will observe Catholic Schools Week with Masses and open activities for families.

Here are the planned events:

Our Lady of Victory School

Catholic Schools Week Events

Sunday, Feb. 4: A+ For America: In Our Parish

Event: Mass at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at 9 a.m. attended by area Catholic schools.

Monday: A+ For America: In Our Community

Events: Delivery of thank-you letters and gift baskets to community groups; Parents invited to visit the classrooms from 8 a.m.-noon and join their children for lunch (all week); Book Fair in the library 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)

Dress: Sport's Team Day

Service: Representatives from seventh and eighth grades at food bank, Christ's Kitchen, VCAM and St. Vincent de Paul.

Open house: For prospective parents and students, 6:30 p.m. in school cafeteria.

Tuesday: A+ For America: In Our Students

Events: Prayer Service and Flag Ceremony at Flag Pole at 10:05 a.m. Parents, teachers, or relatives in the military and/or veterans to attend in uniform; Buddy Day in the morning; OLV Knowledge Bowl in the afternoon; parents visit classrooms and join children for lunch; Book Fair continues.